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Blended Simulation Progress Testing for Assessment of Practice Readiness.

Neal Benedict¹, Pamela Smithburger¹, Amy Calabrese Donihi¹

¹University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|March 15, 2017

Summary

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This study developed a blended simulation progress test to assess pharmacy learners. Results show evolving clinical skills, with third-year students scoring lower than residents in communication and ownership.

Keywords:

assessment progress test quality assurance readiness simulation

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy Education
Simulation-Based Assessment
Clinical Skills Evaluation

Background:

Assessing practice readiness is crucial for pharmacy education.
Traditional assessments may not fully capture clinical competency.
Blended simulation offers a comprehensive evaluation approach.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and implement a blended-simulation progress test.
To evaluate practice readiness in pharmacy students and residents.
To assess patient care outcomes using a novel assessment method.

Main Methods:

Developed a five-station blended simulation assessment.
Included knowledge and performance evaluations as a progress test.
Administered to first-year pharmacy students (P1), third-year students (P3), and first-year postgraduate residents (PGY1).

Main Results:

P3 students significantly outperformed P1 students across all evaluations.
Third-year pharmacy students scored lower than PGY1 residents in interprofessional communication and patient communication.
Differences were observed in standardized colleague/mannequin and standardized patient stations.

Conclusions:

Learners demonstrate progressive skill development throughout the pharmacy curriculum.
Blended simulation integrated progress testing provides valuable data for individual and curricular improvement.
This assessment aligns educational content, processes, and outcomes with accreditation standards.